Dessert Franchise News
The latest Dessert franchise news.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has named two seasoned industry leaders to its executive team.
December 11th, 2025
Andy’s Frozen Custard® is kicking off the holiday season with a fresh flurry of festive flavors, led by the debut of the new Reindeer Tracks Concrete.
December 8th, 2025
Yogurtland, the nation’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand with more than 220 locations across the United States and internationally, announced today it has signed agreements for 13 new stores.
December 5th, 2025
Great American Cookies is making the holiday season even sweeter with a free treat in honor of National Cookie Day.
December 1st, 2025
Nothing Bundt Cakes is kicking off the season of festivities with a lineup of winter flavors that is sure to sweeten every gathering.
November 19th, 2025
MilkShake Factory is celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with a lineup of holiday-inspired creations available now through January 4, 2026.
November 18th, 2025
Dunkin’ is sprinkling extra joy into the holidays with The Little Holiday MUNCHKIN – a new children’s book and animated spot narrated by Emmy® –nominated writer, producer and director Mindy Kaling.
November 17th, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is blending up November with its famously rich and creamy Milkshakes.
November 13th, 2025
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February 13th, 2025
MilkShake Factory will make its Connecticut debut in Stamford on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
October 28th, 2025
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. is continuing to broaden its presence in Mississippi with the opening of a new Great American Cookies in Hattiesburg.
October 23rd, 2025
FAT Brands Inc. has announced a new development deal to open 10 co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery stores across Iraq over the next five years in partnership with Eric Wilson.
October 22nd, 2025
Raise your glass with Dunkin’® this fall!
October 21st, 2025
This October, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is embracing the Halloween spirit and National Pizza Month with the return of two seasonal favorites: the Jack-O Pizza and the “Scream of a Deal” bundle.
October 14th, 2025
The Peach Cobbler Factory is turning up the heat in a delicious new partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey.
October 9th, 2025
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January 20th, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand’s first corporate-owned shops in more than 15 years and signaling a new phase of strategic investment and growth.
October 9th, 2025
Dunkin’ celebrated its 10,000th U.S. location which opened last week just outside of Chicago in Darien, Illinois.
October 9th, 2025
What better way to celebrate National Dessert Day than with a gift card to a dessert-lover's paradise?
October 7th, 2025
MilkShake Factory is opening its doors in Cumming, GA with a family-friendly grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
October 7th, 2025
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Kevin Behan
January 6th, 2025
Halloween is just around the corner, and Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is concocting a new flavor that’s both wickedly refreshing and hauntingly delicious.
October 6th, 2025
MilkShake Factory is making its way to New Jersey with three new locations planned to open over the next year.
October 2nd, 2025
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has announced the opening of a new Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Maryville, TN.
October 1st, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the beloved brand known for spreading “Ice, Custard, Happiness” since 1984, is opening its first shop in Louisiana this month, led by husband-and-wife duo Christopher and Ashante Shivers.
September 24th, 2025
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October 8th, 2024
September 23rd, 2025
MilkShake Factory is opening of a new store in Avon.
September 18th, 2025
Papa Murphy’s is coming together with others to support the employees and families of the Church of the Annunciation in the wake of the heartbreaking shooting that deeply impacted both the parish and school.
September 15th, 2025
Rita’s partners with ABC’s Abbott Elementary to celebrate the new season with Faculty Favorite Mango Ice, available for a limited time.
September 12th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream expands into Missouri with its first location in Belton.
September 10th, 2025
Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating the season with its Cheers to Autumn collection.
September 8th, 2025
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is welcoming a new addition to its franchise family, and he’s no stranger to teamwork or impact.
September 4th, 2025
At Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, summer isn’t just about sweet treats. It’s also a season of giving back and making a meaningful impact in the communities the brand calls home.
August 28th, 2025
Häagen-Dazs® Shops is taking the season’s most iconic flavor and giving it a luxe, over-the-top twist made for cozy moments, crisp fall strolls, and savoring the fall season.
August 27th, 2025
FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc. has announced the opening of a new co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery in Sanford, NC.
August 26th, 2025
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza is kicking off the school year and football season with the ultimate flavor duo: zesty, smoky pepperoni paired with a bold punch of sweet-and-spicy heat.
August 26th, 2025
Handel's Ice Cream opens in Santa Clarita at the brand-new Sand Canyon Center.
August 25th, 2025
Handel’s Ice Cream is bringing its best tasting ingredients to the greater Kansas City area.
August 25th, 2025
Move over sweater weather – it’s spoon weather at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world!
August 25th, 2025
Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee, Alison Groom, to Vice President of Operations.
August 25th, 2025
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June 12th, 2024
This fall, Dunkin’ is taking mornings back to where they began: with the clink of a spoon in a cereal bowl.
August 22nd, 2025
Nothing Bundt Cakes is kicking off a sweet new season with its Score Some Joy Sweepstakes* — bringing together a new limited-time SNICKERS® Bundt Cake flavor and a partnership with entrepreneur and broadcaster, Erin Andrews.
August 18th, 2025
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